Assignment
Read the Filecoin case study (see HBS Course pack) and answer the following questions with substantive answers in a cohesive essay. Your paper should be at least 3 pages in length.
o How did Filecoin conduct its ICO?
o How is Filecoin's ICO similar to and different from:
- an equity IPO?
- a crowdfunding initiative on, for example, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe?
o What are the pros and cons of Filecoin conducting a fundraising through an ICO?
o Why should investors be attracted to Filecoin?
o Why should be wary of Filecoin?
o Why are regulators encouraging or opposing ICOs?
o What have some regulators done in response to ICOs?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.